PDF Why are we here?

Why are we here?

? An opportunity to discuss the practical application of Unified Command concepts ? focusing on the first 30 minutes of a response

? To build a culture of better understanding and applying a confident approach to Unified Command concepts

Discussion

? Successfully transition from Incident Command to Unified Command

? Gain an understanding other first responders' perspectives, needs, and mission

? Increased confidence applying Unified Command concepts in multidiscipline responses

? Understanding how Unity of Command can still be maintained in a Unified Command environment

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How Will This Benefit Me and My Organization/Jurisdiction?

Strong Unified Command PROMOTES Mission Success

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Reality !

First on Scene ? Law Enforcement

? Initial Actions: ? Block Traffic ? Request Additional Units ? Check Victims ? Request Fire & EMS ? Call for Wreckers

> Fire & EMS Arrive On Scene (Actions Change) ? Move into Investigative Mode ? Document, Discovery, Etc.. ? Clearing Vehicles ? Clean Up ? Return to Service

Reality !

First on Scene Fire & EMS

? Initial Actions: ? Block Traffic ? Establish Incident Command ? Scene Size-Up, Assessment ? Check for Victim(s) ? Request Additional Units ? Initiate Extrication, Treatment, Hazard Control ? Transport patients ? Ground or Air ? Clean Up ? Documentation ? Return to Service

Reality ? ? ?

Law Enforcement

? I'm in charge, why are they messing with my scene?

? This is going to be a lot of paperwork! ? Traffic is backing up! ? Why are those fire engines blocking those lanes? ? Why do they keep taking people before I get their

information? ? Why are they sending the patient to the farthest

hospital?

Reality ? ? ?

Fire/EMS

? I'm in charge, why are they messing with my scene?

? Why are they blocking the scene? We need to get our trucks closer!

? They are worried about investigating the cause while we still have victims to transport!

? Why is LE delaying EMS response to the hospital?

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